NBA ALL-ROOKIE FIRST TEAM 2013-2014 SEASON - VICTOR OLADIPO - ALL-MET ELITE

NBA

ALL-ROOKIE FIRST TEAM

2013-2014

 SEASON 

VICTOR OLADIPO 

 ALL-MET ELITE

DEMATHA HS.
HYATTSVILLE MD.

Oladipo, who was playing point guard for the first time in his career, posted averages of 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.

When Oladipo was on the court, the Magic limited opponents to 102.7 points per 100 possessions, according to the NBA’s official statistics database. When Oladipo was on the bench, the Magic were much less effective on defense, allowing teams to score 108.5 points per 100 possessions.

Oladipo’s focus on the defensive end of the court was a primary reason why Magic officials decided to play him at point guard.

“He was able to sustain the ups and downs of a rookie season, of being able to bounce back from a game that he wasn’t pleased with, to be able to have multiple games where he played extremely well,” Magic coach Jacque Vaughn said shortly after the season ended.

“There was a tremendous amount of learning that took place, and he’s in a good place right now.”